Chevrolet Traverse Generation 3 (2018–2023)

Chevrolet Traverse Generation 3 (2018–2023) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chevrolet Traverse — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2009–2012 —
Generation 2 2013–2017 —
Generation 3 2018–2023 —
Generation 4 2024–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Traverse

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
GM 3.6L V6 (High Feature) 2009–2023 36 models 237
Chevrolet 2.5L 4-cylinder 2024–2026 19 models 32

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About this generation

On January 23, 2017, General Motors unveiled the second generation Traverse at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Introduced for a 2018 model year, it went on sale in July 2017. The Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse were still on the same platform, however, both cars got smaller and lighter and got reclassified as midsize SUVs. While Chevrolet made the vehicle in North America, it exported the Traverse to the Middle East and selected South American countries.

The Traverse was launched to the Russian market in 2018, and was sold in South Korea in the second half of 2019, where it is touted as a "Super SUV" and its largest Crossover SUV in that region. The second-generation Traverse adopted a more truck-like design, similar to the Tahoe, while taking some cues from the now mid-size Acadia, with the Chevrolet front grille design. It is similar in dimension to the first generation model, adding an extra of wheelbase and more overall length, and it loses to come in at a weight of .

It remains an 8-seat (or 7-seat optional) passenger vehicle. There are five trim levels available for the second-generation Traverse: L, LS, LT, Premier, and High Country (see below for trim level content). All the trim levels are available in either Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) drive type configurations except for the L trim level, which is only available in FWD, and the High Country trim level, which is only available in AWD.

In addition, there are two types of all-wheel-drive systems available for this generation of Traverse: the standard AWD system that allows user to disconnect the prop-shaft until rear traction is needed and the twin-clutch Twinster version (available only with High Country trim) with two rear clutches to more directly apply torque to the rear wheel that needs it most, both are developed by GKN Driveline. At the introductory period, a 3.6L V6 gasoline engine making and of torque was one of two engine options available, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission with either Front Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive.

A 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 making and of torque was the other available engine, but could only be optioned in RS Front Wheel Drive models from 2017 to 2019. The new Traverse gained some new technology, some of which is currently available on other models such as the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban. Some of this technology included a hands-free power tailgate, the latest-generation MyLink infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a power-folding 60/40 split third-row rear bench seat, and standard keyless access with push-button start.

The updated Traverse was originally planned to start sales in late 2020, but was delayed due to production issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales started in late 2021 as a 2022 model year instead. The 2022 Traverse retained the 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine with the 9-speed automatic transmission. The base L trim was dropped from the lineup. The Traverse received a facelift in 2021 for the 2022 model year.

The 2023 model year was originally anticipated to be the last for the second generation to make way for the third generation. However, due to a slow ramp-up of production of the third generation, partially attributed to the 2023 United Auto Workers strike, a shortened 2024 model year was produced for the second generation, called the Chevrolet Traverse Limited. The second-generation Chevrolet Traverse was offered in five different trim levels: L, LS, LT (with Cloth and Leather variants), Premier, and High Country.

Most are available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), except for the base L, which is only available with FWD, and the top-of-the-line High Country, which is only available with AWD. There are also two appearance packages available: RS and Redline Edition.

Source: Wikipedia — Chevrolet Traverse — Second generation (2018), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2018 844 $15,797 52% 105,060 mi
2019 1,154 $18,198 60% 95,776 mi
2020 1,696 $20,148 66% 86,787 mi
2021 1,200 $22,814 75% 79,108 mi
2022 1,035 $26,395 87% 60,859 mi
2023 3,722 $30,480 100% 41,275 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2018 2 453 Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2019 3 400 Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2020 8 217 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2021 3 86 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2022 1 93 Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine
2023 2 85 Power Train, Electrical System, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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